Cooper Discoverer HTP Tire Review & Rating

The Discoverer HTP from Cooper Tires is developed for drivers looking for a highway touring tire that provides
dependable all-season traction and handling to go with a smooth and quiet ride. Designed for use on SUV's,
crossovers and pickups, the HTP is built to deliver high performance whether the roads are dry, wet or snow
covered.

An all-season silica enhanced tread compound combines with an asymmetrical tread pattern to provide traction and
handling in a variety of road and weather conditions. R-Tech construction technology that Cooper utilizes further
increases dry pavement grip and cornering.

On wet roads, a unique serpentine sipe design adds biting edges for enhaced grip. These sipes also increase the
tire's stability for smoother handling on the highway. Circumferential grooves evacuate water from under the tread
and reduce the risk of hydroplaning.

Cooper has made driving on the HTP more quieter through a computer optimized tread pitch sequence. We've heard
comments from many drivers that state this tire is very quiet on the highway.

Inside the tire you will find twin steel belts that are reinforced with spirally wrapped nylon for added
strength and durability. They also promote more even treadwear and a longer tread life, which Cooper backs up with
a 65,000 tread guarantee. The HTP is available in a range of sizes from 16-20 inches.

Pros

Excellent dry/wet traction

Winter handling is good for this model

Ride is quiet and comfortable

Long treadlife and a 65,000 mile warranty

Cons

Would like to see just a little more high speed cornering

Overall Thoughts

The Cooper HTP has not received the attention as some of their other SUV/truck tires do, but this tire offers
some very nice performance for drivers looking for a highway touring tire only. The ride you get on this tire is
very smooth and comfortable. Handling on dry, wet or even light snow is excellent.

While cornering capabilities are very good, more spirited drivers may find the sidewalls are soft. Overall, we
really like this tire. It carries a 65,000 mile tread guarantee, and the lower price makes it a good choice
compared to similar models from Michelin and Bridgestone among others.

Cooper includes a 65,000 mile treadlife warranty on the Discoverer HTP. There is also a first 2/32 inch tire
uniformity guarantee as well.

Materials and workmanship are covered for 5 years and include free tire replacement during the first 2/32 inch
of wear. Cooper then prorates out the amount for the remaining time period or down to the final 2/32 inch of tread
depth.